A client at 9 weeks' gestation learns about being HIV positive. Which client statement indicates teaching about the effects on the baby has been effective?
A) "The pregnancy will increase the progression of my disease and will reduce my CD4 counts."
B) "The HIV will not affect my baby, and I will have a low-risk pregnancy without additional testing."
C) "My baby will probably be born with anti-HIV antibodies, but that does not mean the baby is infected."
D) "I cannot take the medications that control HIV during my pregnancy because they will harm the baby."

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This statement indicates that the client understands that the baby may have anti-HIV antibodies but may not be infected. This shows that the client has been taught about the potential effects of HIV on the baby and the need for further testing and evaluation.

A Client at 9 Weeks' Gestation Learns About Being HIV